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Time in CaracasUTC-04

Live clock and time-zone data for Caracas, Venezuela — Caracas (America/Caracas), UTC-04 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
20:36
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Dusk
Timezone
America/Caracas
Current UTC offset
UTC-04
Abbreviation
GMT-4
Population
2,935,000
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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Caracas follow Caracas (America/Caracas), currently UTC-04 from UTC. A standard business day in Venezuela starts near 08:00 and ends close to 17:00, with lunch typically served between 12:00 and 13:00. Venezuela does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC-04 year-round.

Currency
VES Bs.
Dial
+58
Work day
08:00–17:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Caracas, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)10:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 15:00
Compare: Caracas ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone abbreviation does Caracas use?

Caracas uses the abbreviation GMT-4, which corresponds to the IANA zone America/Caracas.

Does Caracas observe daylight saving time?

No — Venezuela does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC-04 year-round.

How many hours is Caracas ahead of São Paulo?

The live difference between Caracas and São Paulo is +1h.

What time is it in Caracas when it's 9 AM in São Paulo?

When it's 09:00 in São Paulo, Common Hour's live converter shows the exact equivalent in Caracas based on today's offset.

Is it daytime in Caracas right now?

No — it is currently night or dusk in Caracas.

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